香港投资推广署署长刘凯旋：香港如何“变现”全球新机遇

Core Insights - Hong Kong is increasingly recognized as a "super connector" and "super value creator" between China and the world in the current complex international political and economic environment [1] - The Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) has assisted over 7,700 companies in establishing or expanding their businesses in Hong Kong, creating over 95,000 jobs and attracting more than HKD 440 billion in direct investment over the past 25 years [1] Group 1: Investment Promotion and Economic Environment - The IPA has helped over 1,300 overseas and mainland Chinese companies set up or expand their businesses in Hong Kong from January 2023 to mid-2025, bringing in over HKD 160 billion in direct investment and creating more than 19,000 new jobs in the first year [3] - The financial services and fintech sectors account for the largest share of new businesses, with 283 companies, followed by innovation and technology with 275 companies [3] - The unique "one country, two systems" framework allows Hong Kong to remain a preferred base for companies looking to expand globally, especially for mainland enterprises seeking to go international [2][3] Group 2: Strategic Advantages and Market Opportunities - Hong Kong serves as a "super jump-off point" for mainland companies to enter the global market, providing a global dispatch center for capital, information, and talent [2] - For overseas companies, Hong Kong acts as a gateway to the Asia-Pacific and Greater China markets, especially as Western economies show signs of stagnation [2] - The Hong Kong government has introduced various initiatives to attract global investors, including the "New Capital Investor Entry Scheme," which has received 1,548 applications and is expected to bring in over HKD 460 billion in investment [9][10] Group 3: Innovation and Technology Development - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has implemented reforms allowing unprofitable companies to list, significantly increasing the proportion of new economy companies from 49% in 2018 to 72% in 2023 [6] - The development of a robust innovation and technology ecosystem in Hong Kong is attracting a growing number of tech companies, enhancing the region's appeal for investment [6][8] - The IPA emphasizes the importance of understanding core competencies and market needs before mainland companies venture abroad, advocating for a strategic approach to international expansion [7] Group 4: Global Engagement and Branding - The IPA is actively promoting Hong Kong's advantages to counter negative perceptions and misinformation, encouraging successful entrepreneurs to share their experiences [11] - The agency is focusing on precision marketing strategies to deepen collaborations with established markets like Europe and North America while educating new partners in regions like ASEAN and the Middle East about Hong Kong's unique benefits [7][11] - Hong Kong's potential in the low-altitude economy is highlighted, with the region positioned as an international showcase and trading center for related technologies [8]